Random Thoughts up for Debate

Some Random thoughts about Debate...

Yo!

I will herby say that, this is partly my opinion. Sorry if anyone is offended, and you can talk to me for further questions or comments.

Now time for Giraffe’s opinion. First of all, What is debate? 1. To consider something; deliberate. 2. To engage in argument by discussing opposing points. 3. To engage in a formal discussion or argument. See synonyms atdiscuss. (taken from “The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language”).
And yes, argue is here. So let’s have a look at what argue means. 1. To put forth reasons for or against; debate:, 2. To attempt to prove by reasoning; maintain or contend:, 3. To give evidence of; indicate:, 4. To persuade or influence (another), as by presenting reasons:. (again taken from “The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language”)

Assuming that we are talking about this form of debate…

Consider the following from Acts 15:2
1And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
2When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
This was in fact, about an internal issue of salvation.


Debate, in my opinion, can become both good or bad. Granted usually argument and debate are perceived as having a negative connotation. However, I do believe that they can be used for the good. This is in the context of two believers. One does not only define debating as just two parties trying to persuade each other to take his side. It is also just stating two opposing views, so that the audience can come to a better conclusion, by hearing a certain viewpoint, from a believer in that viewpoint’s perspective.

Also debate didn’t occur between believers and non-believers, persuading them to be saved. I’m not so sure that Jesus would want to have it that way.
But of course, as I said…this is just one man opinion’s. I really think that id could be good…possibly…maybe…